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Five Star Reviews:

47%
Five Stars
October 30, 2017
I love the mulcher for dry leaves
Five Stars
June 13, 2017
as expected
Perfect refills!
April 26, 2017
We recently got a WORX Leaf Mulcher and like it quite a lot but it goes through the red mulching line quickly. We have needed refills twice since we got the mulcher a year and a half ago. Having said that, the refills are inexpensive and the mulcher does a great job. I'm so glad that I can order these refills so easily and they are a PERFECT fit for it. We will continue to order these.
Five Stars
April 8, 2017
served purpose
As advertised, Works!
May 9, 2014
I bought them with the basic unit on E-mail and two days later I was chopping up leaves. The delivery time was quick. The WORX works as advertised. The replacement lines are easy to install. They wear down if you have small twigs or rocks but they do chop leaves and grass blades rapidly.Happy gardener!
Works great
December 26, 2013
The WORX WA0050 is a nice item. Twigs do cause the lines to wear but if in a limited amount this should not be a problem. Also, the lines themselves are very easy to change so overall this is not an issue. It chews up the leaves quite well and was a good buy.
61%
Couldn't be happier with this purchase
September 26, 2017
This thing has saved me what normally takes about 30-45 minutes to manually sweep, rake, and collect leaves that fall on my patio to sucking everything up in one pass. Now takes me 5 minutes to do both balcony's! Couldn't be happier with this purchase. There are two power levels on this blower and the first level was more than enough for what I need. I would recommend ear plugs when operating.
I was a TOTAL SKEPTIC on this...But....
May 17, 2016
I was a TOTAL SKEPTIC on this... I hate to say it, but I haven't trusted Black and Decker brand for years... And the price of $75.00 seem low to me for a quality blower, vacuum and mulcher combo with all the attachments.... This is probably the best $75.00 tool I've purchased in a very long time.. I've had it for about 3 months and I really am impressed every time I use it...
Get this with the Trash Can Bagging System, it a great combo!
January 21, 2016
Got this with the trash can bagging system, very nice. My old B&D switch went bad so I bought this one and the trash can bagging system and this thing is great. The only problem i had was keeping the adapter attached to the hose, but an easy fix was to drill a small hole in the adapter and put in a screw to fix the adapter to the hose, the link up from the adapter to the vacuum is rock solid.This unit with the bagging system works like a dream, my wife and I cleaned up about an acre of heavy leaves in about 4 hours of work, used multiple trash cans w/ wheels to move the cut up quickly into the woods. Before I had to handle the vacuum because the heavy attached bag was to heavy for my wife, but now she can vacuum and I can change out tote the full trash cans away. This system is sooooo superior to our old attached bag system.If you get this and have a lot of leaves to collect, get the trash can bagging system, you will like it :)
While it isn't as powerful as I'd like, it is only an electric motor so I ...
January 17, 2016
While it isn't as powerful as I'd like, it is only an electric motor so I can deal with it. It is surprisingly loud for being electric. The unit comes with a little "oscillating" tip that I thought was a super gimmick at first. It turns out it makes the job of blowing leaves around MUCH easier. Turning it into a leaf vac is pretty easy. The rotor inside seems to have no problems turning the leaves into mulch, even if the leaves are wet. You hear some pretty terrifying banging and rattling once in a while, but the rotor keeps on chewing. Like I said, the unit isn't super powerful it won't replace your gas powered leaf blower, but I'd give it 5 stars for being both a leaf vac and a leaf blower. Black & Decker is starting to make some pretty decent tools as of late. I have a bunch of their 20v battery powered tools that I bought for my first house. I haven't had any problems with any of the tools and I think they'll give me some good use.
IT is not a super power industrial blower but it works well with a ...
January 1, 2016
I was skeptical about anything electric BUT my gas blower was in the shop every 2 weeks and well had enough of mixing gas / oil and the smell etc etc. This blower blows strong enough for my use of a blower. IT is not a super power industrial blower but it works well with a 100 foot 12 gauge cord (Do not use a 16 gauge it will not be strong enough) as far as the leaf suckage system it's pretty amazing. It will get clogged if the leaves are more than damp. The bag fills too fast wish they had a larger bag but you can use it without the bag and it does mulch the leaves into tiny peaces great for making compost!!!! it sucks leaves up fast and furiously. I found it's best used in Island beds - corners and in between hard to reach areas. I still have to use a rake and bag system but this is excellent for the above mentioned - glad I bought it and well I'm digging the electric system for home use. Will probably last a very long time. Just wish the bag was a bit larger. Aside very happy with purchase.
Yay, no more raking leaves!
October 19, 2015
My husband loves this! Basically, pulled it out of the box and started using it. We have a couple big maple like trees that lose their leaves like crazy in the fall. It easily sucks them up and mulches them and drops the mulch in a bag. The bag seems to hold quite a bit so you don't have to stop too often to dump. It is light enough to be able to pick up and do a quick pick up without much exertion. I think he actually has some fun with this thing. Plus, no raking is pretty sweet.

Four Star Reviews:

20%
these do the job great.
March 14, 2017
These work just as advertised, but I must admit that now I have bought a spool of the same gauge plastic string line and cut my own to the same length and they work just as well at a much lower cost. If you don't want the hassle of cutting up a spool, these do the job great.
Only if you use paper leaf bags
December 7, 2016
Ordered when I bought the worx unit, didn't need them
I would think they could develop a more better cutter system
November 4, 2016
Only reason to not give a 5 is because of the flex line having to be replaced often. I would think they could develop a more better cutter system. The concept is great and the flexline is not a deal breaker it just slows the process down.
as good as I expected
July 3, 2016
I have shredded 8 or 10 bags of leaves so far and like how this thing works. It is messy but it gets the job done.I would recommend it.
Easy install. Wears out quickly BUT I am using ...
April 16, 2015
Easy install. Wears out quickly BUT I am using it for leaves that have a lot of sticks in them. Would be nice to have something more durable however obviously needs to be wear item since the tray on the mulcher is hard plastic
WORX Flex-A-Line for WG430 Leaf Mulcher
December 7, 2012
The Flex-A-Line works very well with the WG430 Leaf Mulcher. One package was included with the mulcher and I bought a second just in case. I'm glad I did. The line is made of plastic or nylon and wears down fairly quickly. I bought about using copper wire instead of the Flex-A-Line, but decided to let well enough alone. They are cheap enough as it is.
21%
4 out of 5
April 27, 2017
I have been using this for my residential landscaping business for a yera now. The blower works great and the swivel attachment is awesome.removing the large mulcher tube from the small mulcher tube is improbably difficult but you don't have much of a reason to do it, other than storage and clearing a clog....The vac doesn't work that great unless the stuff is VERY dry and lightweight... My model had a metal impeller; I don't now about current ones, as I have heard plastic in this model is not unheard of...
A trigger switch would be useful as the round on / off / speed knob ...
March 27, 2017
I bought this B&D blower / mulcher primarily for it's vacuuming and mulching functions. I've used it a couple of times and find that it does the job so long as you avoid twigs and branches which can clog the mechanism. A trigger switch would be useful as the round on / off / speed knob is not handy if the it does get clogged. In fact the impeller got clogged and I did not get the machine turned off in time to avoid blowing the internal fuse. An easy enough fix if you are handy but a hassle non-the-less. Also, I found the balance, or lack of it a bit clumsy when in use.Otherwise, it did a very nice job of reducing great piles of leaves into nice bits ready for composting. Do be careful though when going over garden beds or lawns not to pick-up anything that will jamb it.
BV 5600 blower vac
March 19, 2016
I haven't used this yet but noticed a couple of things. The bag that is included is pretty small so I would suggest adding the optional attachment for using a trash can, BV-006. I think the black handle that is part of the vacuum attachment is going to be a weak area. We have a B&D blower vac that is about 20 years old and we have loved it for cleaning flower beds and areas around the yard. Always use a 12 ga extension cord as these draw a lot of current and low voltage will kill the motor.Update: We used this for cleaning flower beds this spring. After a little use I noticed the suction seemed reduced and it seemed to be losing power. Upon inspection I found that the blower housing was packed with dirt and debris and was dragging on the blower fan. The leaves were somewhat wet from laying over the winter but I don't remember this issue with our older one. This one doesn't seem to have as much air moving through it which may cause the buildup.
Review for leaf Vacuuming
November 20, 2015
I paired this BV5600 with the BV-006 Leaf collection system, which allows you to connect the vacuum to a hose which can be attached to the top of a garbage can.Pros:Powerful sucking and blowingBuilt very well with strong plastic componentsMulching blade is thick, mulches branches tooUsed half the amount bags, mulches wellLight enough to hold or use a good shoulder strap, handles are well placedSaved my back, no bending or rakingEasy to use, and troubleshootSimple to go from vac to blowerIf there is a clog, easy to snap apart and back togetherSaved me timeCons:Occasionally leaves get stuck in suction tubeI typically have 12 bags of leaves but with this I only had 6 bags. I have a herniated disc so tradition technique of bagging leaves is painful and stressful for me. With this until I did not have to bend over or kneel down. It took me 2 hours to vac/bag, would usually take me 4+ hours. Like any tool there is a learning curve and technique. I found that I would suck some leaves and do a circle motion to help them get started down the tube. It's not a constant flow for leaves, they come through in clumps. Mulches wet leaves pretty good too!! I was skeptical but had high hopes and I am very pleased.Will update review after more uses.
Great for the money
March 27, 2015
Ok, so I don't know how many of you expect this thing to last for years, but let's get real....things just don't last like they used to. Anyway, for the price, this is a great tool for your yardwork. Very good suction and blowing power....and this has a metal blade as opposed to plastic, like some other brands. I would even say that this would be worth buying one every year because it works so well, if it turns out to be an annual disposable product.
Black & Decker BV5600 Blower/Vac/Mulcher
May 12, 2014
I just bought a house that has 15 months of leaves that need attention so I was understandably excited when this arrived. What a disappointment. This thing is bulky and hard to handle (least for me it is/was) The description said that it would mulch 16 bags of leaves into 1 bag (yea!! right?) Uhm, wrong! I get no mulching action and it doesnt take long for this little bag to fill out with old wet tired leaves. The vac is VERY powerful. It would probably work better if I just drag a trash can around and suck up the leaves straight in to it. I've not tried the blower yet but I'm sure it'll work because it does pack some power. I'll try the mulching option again and hopefully I'll have better results but it's always going to be bulky and hard for me to handle.

Three Star Reviews:

19%
Flex Line
July 30, 2017
As advertised
Three Stars
April 3, 2017
Be prepared to replace the strings quite frequently. Works well as described.
Three Stars
November 27, 2016
Wasn't able to chop the leaves up like expected.
Meh..they break a lot
January 9, 2014
I'm not sure whether it was me or not but these break a lot. I really wouldn't buy the leaf mulcher again and these are a mediocre part in a mediocre tool.
Are these the same thickness/strength as the originals?
November 14, 2013
They are the right model string, but they are not as stout as the strings the shredder came with. I am going to recheck it and elaborate. Used one. It broke on some coir that was mixed up with the leaves. You have to be careful to not let anything too thick get down there with the leaves.
Extra Supply will be appreciated Later :)
October 8, 2013
Haven't used yet. Seemed logical to order along with my new Worx, but we're still using the supply that came with it!
7%
Good value super loud
September 25, 2017
Pros- powerful as leaf blowerGood value , prettty light, decent attachmentsCons- not thrilled with mulch feature , I found it pretty annoying to put together, as leaf mulcher it is fine, picking up clumps of dirt won't work and it's not designed for that, VERY LOUDvery l have small yard and really wanted the blower part and mulcher feature was a nice to have and after one use willnot use often. It does blow strong, gets dirt and debri off both my artificial grass and concrete. Would love it if the multcher acted more as vacuum to pick up small dirt clumps and it didn't sound like a freight train ( more as multcher vs blower) but for the price I think those with smaller yards will really like this. Lastly, I am somewhat handy and for some reason found directions confusing
Somethings not quite right
August 14, 2016
There seems to be an issue with the power cord as the motor cuts out then comes back on and continues like that. If I hold the cord against the unit it helps reduce the cut out but it still does it. If it worked properly I'd love it.Update- wouldn't work at all, only used 1 time before it crapped out and it's not my outlet
mulches great - but SUPER dusty in the face
August 12, 2016
B & D vac/blower is terrible for recirculating dust into your face. There is no re-director for the air vent, so when in vac mode it just blows a bunch of dust in your face. Definitely not a job for someone without a mask on. I didn't realize how big/heavy the body would be. It is OK if you are using it with the bag because the bag straps the whole thing to your body (if you are strong enough to use it like that you are fine) but if you want to use it with the trash can contraption you need to add a strap onto the thing so your arms don't get tired from using it. The mulch blades are actually very good, it will take on small twigs and pieces of bark (those get sucked in doing my grass because I have messy trees) and it makes the leaves into practically dust. Also the nozzle is the proper size for vacuuming up large leaves. Those are the things I liked and disliked about it.
No "wow" factor
July 7, 2016
It won't suck up an aged and light piece of bark about 1" long and .5" wide but should work for leaves. I have an Apache plume plant in the front yard that when the plumes dry up and fall off would be the main reason for getting this, along with a couple other fuzz producing plants. The blower bit works for my purposes on the low speed so the high speed should be fun. This was an adequate purchase but it just doesn't "wow" me. I won't return it as 'twould be more trouble than it's worth.
Good for the money, but best and more costly would probably be a commercial grade machine.
May 8, 2016
The manufacturer has a good reputation for about average yard machines and the price reflects it. Most reviews are slightly higher than average which led me to purchase this model. It is easy to put together and comes with a few accessories that work good. After many dry runs or connecting and disconnecting the releases, the latch release mechanisms could be better engineered, as it takes multiple times to detach, especially the bag. Some debris from yard waste may clog release at times.? I use a foxtail broom to wipe off the outside after each use. When first starting up after previous usage, the bag emits quite a lot of fine dust/dirt that is annoying. It would be nice if the manufacturer had a different style bag that captures fine particles. I find I need googles and a dust mask while using. As mentioned by others, the machine is very load, so hearing protection is also advisable.
Definitely won't do the work for you- but does mulch
April 16, 2016
I got this mainly for the vac mulcher feature. It does work, IF you do a few things: dump the bag when it is about 25% full or it will stop sucking in leaves, do not try to suck up many wet leaves, rake into piles first, suck up a little and wait for it it mulch- it will clog up if you continuously vacuum leaves without letting it take a 5-8 second break every 30 seconds or so.Having said that, if you have a very small yard- you may not have to rake at all, maybe just to get leaves away from up against your house to make vacuuming easier. It's definitely not going to do the work for you if you have a yard bigger than .15 acres or so. The strap on the bag is AWFUL. It cuts into your shoulder like a knife, I wrapped mine in a pool noodle and strapped it together with gorilla tape as a solution. As a blower- it's meh, okay I guess. Pretty weak, honestly. As a way to reduce the amount of bags you have to haul to the curb- it's a decent tool.

Two Star Reviews:

8%
Too expensive
November 1, 2017
Too expensive. I ended up buying a reel and cut them myself - cut at an angle so its easy to feed through. If it curls too much just dunk in boiling water and they straighten out on their own.
Not Good
November 26, 2013
A waste of time and money, it was faster to use a mower and a rake. Don't waste your money.
Burnt out after small branch stalled chipper
October 3, 2013
The chipper stalled on a small branch and that overheated the motor. The breaker did not activate and the motor burned out. I had to go to the manufacturer for warranty service /replacement It's been over 45 days and no product
4%
This mulcher was working great..
September 27, 2017
This mulcher was working great....for the first 20 mimutes. It did have what I thought was a small vibration, but this was the first time I used a mulcher. It simply stopped working without any warning. With all the great reviews, I think I may have received a bad unit. I returned it to Amazon and will be ordering a BV6600 which has a larger bag and the variable switch.
Flimsy Plastic Tube Attachment
September 25, 2017
I have a cordless blower, so I can't speak to that function. I've used it exclusively to vacuum and shred leaves. As others have mentioned, it does tend to clog when the leaves are damp, so I just use it when things are dry. The shoulder strap isn't very comfortable either. It worked fine for 4-5 months.I recently noticed that the plastic tube started to have some play in it. When using it this weekend, the tube through which leaves are vacuumed completely fell off during use, leaving the spinning aluminum shredder completely exposed. No injuries, but rather unnerving. Since I don't intend to use it as a blower, I duct taped the vacuum tube attachment to the unit. Not very attractive, but it shouldn't fall off anymore. For the price, I guess it's not a bad deal. I'd like it much better if the engineers at B&D had designed a more secure way to affix the plastic vacuum tube than a couple of click-together plastic pieces.
Awkward to use
April 12, 2017
Works great after you figure out how to attach the back for sucking leaves. Very heavy and kind of awkward but does the job.
It needs a chord
June 28, 2016
It needs a chord! I bought a gas powered one that works great.
The machine also smokes when using which makes it look scary and like it's not working
January 24, 2016
The power cord is but an inch long. When you plug it into an extension cord it continuously falls out because the plus is loose. I over heated the plug because it was running for too long and fused the power cord and plug together. The machine also smokes when using which makes it look scary and like it's not working.
Poor performance, tiny collection bag
November 14, 2015
The bag they supply to collect the mulched leaves in is so small it fills up every 5 minutes. So every 5 minutes you turn it off, dump it out, and put it back. I have not found a bigger bag option, although you'd think they would have one. It's also MUCH to weak to blow oak leaves that are even a little wet. Don't get this. Spend the cream money to get a real one

One Star Reviews:

6%
This pack contains (24) 13" flex lines. On average ...
November 7, 2016
This pack contains (24) 13" flex lines. On average, I had to change a pair of these flex lines for every 2-3 30gal bags I fill.
Not Worth the Effort
November 12, 2015
Cheap. After every barrel of leafs, you have to replace the strings. It is easier just to jump up and down in the barrel like a fool than trying to mulch with these cheap pieces of thread.
7%
Worked for only one hour
September 22, 2017
I used the vac setting for about an hour after receiving item and it quit working all together. The only things I sucked up were grass trimmings. I'm gonna try to send it back but I am 1 day past the return window.
One Star
September 22, 2017
Wrong Item.. wanted gas.. somehow clicked for this one.
Nasty shoulder strap
September 21, 2017
Don't use the suction feature on leaves sitting on pea gravel. It picks the gravel up. The shoulder strap bites into your shoulder and is very uncomfortable. It does chew up leaves into good mulch starter.
Stopped working after first bag full
March 21, 2017
Used this as a vacuum once and then emptied the bag and now the blower/vacuum won't turn back on. It lasted 1 fill and stopped working
Fan Impeller exploded
October 24, 2015
Within 30 minutes of use as a blower the aluminum fan/impeller exploded and split open the fan case with one piece exiting the blower. Inertia of fan as it came to a sudden stop caused blower to be snatched from my hand and it hit my thigh causing bruising. Scared to get a replacement because the impeller is made of cast aluminum and quite heavy. Caused a lot of damage to the blower caseing.
not enough power.
May 19, 2015
sorry to say this item seems defective, does not produce enough air flow. I feel more air being pushed out the bottom than out the front of device.
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Price
Price
$17.84updated: Mar 20, 2020
$128.99updated: Mar 19, 2020
Features
Article Number
Article Number
7129984784522
0885911317320
Binding
Binding
Lawn & Patio
Lawn & Patio
Brand
Brand
Worx
Black & Decker
Currency
Currency
USD
USD
Formatted Price
Formatted Price
$12.99
$69.99
Height
Height
4.3 in
389.0 in
Length
Length
511.8 in
615.4 in
Manufacturer
Manufacturer
Positec/Worx - Lawn & Garden
Black & Decker Outdoor
Model
Model
WA0050
BV5600
MPN
MPN
H-AP-2322931
BV5600
Number of Items
Number of Items
1
1
Number of Parts
Number of Parts
H-AP-2322931
BV5600
Product Group
Product Group
Lawn & Patio
Lawn & Patio
Product Type
Product Type
OUTDOOR_LIVING
OUTDOOR_LIVING
Publisher
Publisher
Positec/Worx - Lawn & Garden
Black & Decker Outdoor
Quantity
Quantity
1
1
Reviews
Reviews
Score
Score
8
8.8
Studio
Studio
Positec/Worx - Lawn & Garden
Black & Decker Outdoor
Weight
Weight
0.1 oz
50.4 oz
Width
Width
4.3 in
816.9 in
Feature
Feature

24-pack of line

Each line is 13-inch

For use in wg430 leaf mulcher

The 12 amp motor operates a 3-in-1 blower, vacuum and mulcher all in one

250 mph blower with 2 Speed selections

Can grind up to 16 bags of mulch down to one

Tool-free changing between vacuum and blower

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